Episode 50 - Caring for carers

Within National organ donation week, Lisa and her Dad (donor) share their story regarding live kidney donation.

In this episode Hilary talks with Amina & Currie about life as a carer and what support is available for those who are living along side someone with kidney disease. Amina has lived experience and Currie is a co-founder of CarerKIN an online platform supporting carers.

in this episode, Hilary gives some answers to common dietary questions to help with the management of kidney disease.

In this episode Holly discusses her own kidney journey, her connection to Kidney Care UK and the successes of the Young Adult Kidney Group.

Chronically Christy is going to be be carrying on with Steve Millar (Widower) and Hilary Morgan (renal dietician) to carry on Christys legacy of renal disease and awareness with a mental health and life stories to make it real.

Skincare as a kidney patient….. have you even considered it?

Sarah crash landed at 2% kidney function. But is a live donor on the cards?…….Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Kris fell ill very suddenly after her 50th birthday. She quickly went into multiple organ failure and was told her kidneys had a good chance of recovering.Now a colostomy and a kidney transplant later she runs the fabulous ‘Women’s Renal Failure Support Group’ on Facebook…….Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

PKD has affected many people in Kevs life, including his mum. After losing her he promised to support Kidney Research UK however he could.Then something amazing happened. He was installing bathrooms in a record producers house when he started singing……..Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

The ‘Queen of Dialysis’ tells us about her 26 years on the machines and why she never lets them hold her back……Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health